Brisbane to Cairns with Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef - 7 Day Boutique Tour

Discover the highlights of Tropical Queensland on a 7-day boutique travel itinerary connecting South East Queensland with the Far North. Designed for small groups, this coastal journey covers iconic Australian World Heritage natural wonders, pristine white-sand beaches, lush volcanic highland rainforests, and marine sanctuaries.

Welcome to Brisbane

The adventure begins in Queensland’s capital, Brisbane (Meanjin). Meet your trip guide and fellow travelers at the hotel lobby in the late afternoon for a brief welcome meeting, followed by an evening city orientation tour. Wrap up your first day enjoying dinner together at a local restaurant while discussing the coastal itinerary ahead.

Brisbane to Airlie Beach

Board a short morning flight north to the Whitsunday Coast. Arrive in Airlie Beach, the vibrant gateway town to the Whitsunday Islands. Spend the afternoon relaxing at your leisure: walk the coastal foreshore, swim at the oceanfront lagoon, or unwind with a cold beverage at local waterfront venues.

Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Cruise

Set sail on a full-day island cruise across turquoise Whitsunday waters. Walk the silica sands of world-renowned Whitehaven Beach and hike up to the Hill Inlet lookout for panoramic views of swirling sand formations. Complete the day snorkeling along fringing coral reefs with sea turtles, colorful fish, and marine life before returning to Airlie Beach.

Scenic Drive to Mission Beach

Travel north via private mini-bus along the scenic Bruce Highway toward the wet tropics. Arrive at Mission Beach, a peaceful tropical stretch where rainforest mountains meet the Coral Sea. Spend a relaxing afternoon soaking by the pool, wandering palm-lined beaches, or keeping an eye out for native Southern Cassowaries.

Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Volcanoes to Cairns

Journey inland into the cool, green highlands of the Atherton Tablelands. Swim in tropical rainforest plunge pools at Millaa Millaa Falls, take a nature walk around volcanic crater Lake Eacham, and marvel at the massive ancient Curtain Fig Tree. Scan the lush rainforest banks for wild platypus before descending into Cairns.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Day Cruise

Board a luxury catamaran out to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day snorkeling among vibrant coral gardens, taking a glass-bottom boat tour, and listening to marine conservation commentary. Introductory and certified scuba diving options are also available. Return to Cairns for a celebratory farewell group dinner.

 Farewell from Cairns

Enjoy breakfast before concluding your tour at the hotel, leaving free time to explore Cairns or connect with onward flights.